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19 year old bird fanatic and amateur photog. Currently a NOAH Ranger and enjoying every minute I spend on the site.
Georgia, USA
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Oh hi, Caleb. Didn't know you were on here.
I can't clearly make out much from this picture alone, but I believe I see transparent "windows" in the primaries, indicating Red-shouldered. No dark patagial markings or belly band that I can see should eliminate Red-tailed.
It is a pure Mallard, but it has a number of different breeds in it, including Swedish and Call. Call Ducks are a "miniature" version of standard breeds and typically have shorter heads and bills and more rounded bodies. I would call this an adult drake.
Both Ferruginous and Rough-legged would be feathered down the tarsus to the feet. Proportions and facial markings don't match for Peregrine Falcon.
This is an immature Swainson's Hawk.
White-throated Swifts are rarely seen anywhere but the skies. Can you give us more information on the circumstances of this bird? I'm curious.
House Wren is correct, but looks like an adult. I would say it has feather loss possibly due to molt.
Antshrike, either Planalto Slaty or Variable. Planalto Slaty seem to show more extensive white on the flights. I would tentatively say Variable based on that, but another shot showing the back more clearly would help, if available.
